It is not about the money its about helping people achieve their wants

By
Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty 3028646

It is not about the money it is about helping people achieve their wants and needs!!!!

 

A week ago I walked in into my wonderful office, Keller Williams Realty Centre in Columbia, Maryland. As I walked in my OP hands me a piece of paper with a rental lead.

He asked me if I am intrested and I said sure why not. Rentals don't usually take a lot of time especially if you ask the right questions.

 

Long story short I met my potential client and her mom the next day at the office. They explained to me that they have a $2600 voucher and would like to move from Baltimore to Howard County to give the most adorable three year old twins a better education and a better life.

 

I showed 4 homes which they loved all. They picked the top 2 and decided on the best one.

 

And now comes the hard part. Getting the other realtor to present to their client a $2600 voucher with a credit score of 500.

 

Why so low? Well this amazing mom after finding that her twins may be born with many medical problems decided to keep them. In order to get them to where they are today she had to not work and payed a minimum on her credit card which she owed only $1000 three years ago. Now with the help of a credit repair company she is paying $300 a month to get this problem solved.

 

I did speak and write to the top two choices.

I really want to help this wonderful hardworking family. Now the daughter has a good full time job while her mom helps with the twins. The daughter is also going to school to become a nurse. 

 

I love selling houses and seeing people happy in their new home.

Nothing will make me happier than to see this amazing family rent a home in this wonderful county where the schools are amazing.

Helping this family is why being a realtor is one of the best professions. Seeing families' lives change for the better it is what it's all about.

 

Have a great holiday season everyone!

 

Comments (11)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I agree helping people get what they want and need is rewarding by itself and the money will come....Endre

Dec 11, 2015 10:59 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, EXP - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Good that you could help out this family Michelle, I hope that it works out well for the landlord too.

Dec 11, 2015 11:20 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

When agents learn to take care of their clients, their pocketbook will also be taken care of

Dec 11, 2015 11:33 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
Good Company Real Estate - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Michelle - It is always an amazing feeling when you can help other people and families. Being in real estate has never been about the money for me, and glad you feel the same way.

Dec 11, 2015 01:44 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Michelle Grunberg it's great to help a family find the roof.

I feel sometimes we are really lucky - we get such opportunities to pay it forward.

Dec 11, 2015 03:50 PM
Bridget "Mortgage Mama" McGee
SWBC Mortgage 410-960-2061 - Baltimore, MD
Maryland Mortgage Mama NMLS#196068

You are an awesome advocate.  May they find the right home and may their life in their new home be blessed beyond measure!

Dec 18, 2015 10:35 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

Good luck! I hope this works out for the family. 

Jan 26, 2016 08:32 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

A great reminder we are in a 'real people' business and we are to keep their best interest in the forefront at all times.  It pays to "Do unto others." 

Jan 26, 2016 09:49 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Michelle. My last transaction in NJ was a rental for a young man that really needed my help. Did these folks get a place?

Jan 26, 2016 10:24 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Michelle. I come here via a repost from Sybil Campbell .   Kudos on taking care of people in need.  There is not one of us at one time or another that have not needed help.  To have that hand extended from a stranger is always special.  Mark

Jan 26, 2016 10:26 PM
Bruce Brockmeier
Internet Marketing Consultant to REALTORS® - Yorba Linda, CA
Coached By Crouch

What a great story!  You must be another fan of Gary Keller's red book.

Feb 22, 2016 02:02 AM

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